There are 3 ways to get from Erith to Colchester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 29m£27–54Drive 53.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erith to Colchestercar 53.9 mi
1h 2m£14–20Line 180 bus, train
- Take the bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to North Greenwich Stationbus 180
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 4m£28–56
Erith to Colchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erith to Colchester is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Erith to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct train from Erith to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Erith and arriving at Colchester via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Erith and Colchester is 58 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.
The best way to get from Erith to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Erith to Colchester, including transfers.
Erith to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Erith to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erith to Colchester is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Erith to Colchester.
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What companies run services between Erith, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Erith to Colchester via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
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